By Miles Chambers

The famous singer-songwriter dropped by to see the Republic of Ireland international striker - and distant relation - score for LA Galaxy in their clash with Club Tijuana

Who is this charming man you see stood with Robbie Keane above? Why, it’s famous singer-songwriter Morrissey!

LA Galaxy were a thorn in the side of Club Tijuana as the MLS champions caused Panic in the Mexican club’s defence, beating them 6-2 in a pre-season friendly.

Is it really so strange to see the crooner dropped by to visit the Republic of Ireland international playboy? In fact, it isn’t, as these handsome devils are distantly related.

Writing on the True To You Morrissey fanzine, the former Smiths frontman said: "It was a joyous head-storm to attend LA Galaxy v Club Tijuana last night and to see captain Robbie Keane score in the fourth minute. Why, exactly?

"Well, family tree aficionados will be aware that Robbie and I share the same Irish blood; his late grandfather (Thomas Nolan) being my own father's cousin. In filial terms the Irish blood, English heart genetic between Robbie and I is evident - his chin is my chin, my chin is his.

"Robbie was raised on Captains Road (as was my mother) in Crumlin (Dublin), before he was shipped out to Tallaght.

"He is a gentleman of the highest caliber (or, if you must, calibre), and to watch him on the pitch - pacing like a lion, as weightless as an astronaut, is pure therapy. Robbie, the pleasure, the privilege is mine."

Extra Time is unable to confirm whether Morrissey crafted his own ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’-style match report headline while he watched his relative play.

We can only hope that in the last 10 seconds of the match’s life that the ball crashed down on the crossbar. This joke isn’t funny anymore, is it?

Keane and his Galaxy cohorts are in the midst of their pre-season leading up to their first game of the new MLS campaign on March 3 against Chicago.

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